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Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017

The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 is a 40 mm High-Intensity Titanium dress watch with a 9SA5 automatic movement. At 114 g on its bracelet, no other titanium dress watch weighed on a bracelet is heavier, out of 58.

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Price
$10,500
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
High-Intensity Titanium
Weight
114 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
11.7 mm
Lug-to-lug
47 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Hi-Beat 36000 (10-beat), self-winding with manual wind
Caliber
9SA5
Power reserve
80h
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Zaratsu polishing and hairline finishing
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium (display)
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
High-Intensity Titanium bracelet, push-button folding clasp
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Box sapphire, inner AR
Display back
Yes
Dial
Night Birch (black textured)
Dial colours
Black
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Hardness, Construction, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Grand Seiko (SLGH017)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The maker calls the material High-Intensity Titanium. The caseback is titanium too. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

What size is the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017?

The case is 40 mm across, 11.7 mm thick and 47 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 weigh?

About 114 g on its bracelet.

How much does the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $10,500.

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